Mrs J W Marling Laid To Rest In Chesterville
Mrs J W Marling aged about 70 died in early dawn Thursday after a long illness. Survived by her husband ten children, including Mrs Crow and Orville Marling, with homes in Cuero Houston and California. Funeral service conducted by Fonerat Vemat and others, with hymns such as Bringing In the Sheaves. Continued on page eight.
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W. Fo Smith
J. W. Marling
Key Crow
Chesterville
Marling
Wih
Flaten Alving Murling
Alvira
Samuel T
Ayohh Wesley Martine
Torniey McKenney
Arizona
Orville Marling
Cuero
Char Marling
Houston
Mra Lavert
Hinshaw
California
Thomn Crow
Carel Crowe
Clydis Marling
Kay Bernard
Minor Marling
Camp Leo
Raymond Marling
France
Maurine Mirking
Fonerat Vematay
General Harry H. Johnson Decorated in Rome Before Departing Home
General Harry H. Johnson of Houston Texas, relieved as military governor of Rome to take a combat assignment. He received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Italy from Prince Umberto for helping reestablish Rome's economic and political structure with Allied cooperation. Johnson previously served as a fighter with the AGM Division in World War II and held various commands in Germany and Italy.
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Rome
Marty H. Johnson
Johnson
Houston
Texas
American Legion of
Sal Ii
Heserjeg An Tmh
Bream
Laredo
Reverend Park Preaches in Dallas Cathedral
The article notes there will be no service on Sunday August 13 at Christ Episcopal church. Rev R A Wark, rector, is invited to preach at St Matte Towy cathedral Dallas with a 9 30 a m service and will preach at the 11 a m service. The cathedral has 120 communicants and serves two Sunday services. Mrs Park and their son will accompany him and stay in the dean's residence during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
R. A. Wark
St. Matte Towy
Dallas
Park
Sensinary
Senator Sulak Campaigns In Runoff For Mansfield Race
Senator L. J. Sulak was calling voters in the race against Congressman Mansfield. He urged support in the runoff campaign and criticized Mansfield’s congressional record. The caller highlighted Sulak as a firm challenger amid the ongoing contest.
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Sulak
L. 1
Tues Sunitor
Mansfield
Uncle's Boys in Service Here and Abroad News
Veterans and families share updates from the South Pacific and Hawaii. Letters describe moves, new addresses, furloughs, and training as relatives join the U.S. Army Air Forces and Navy in wartime. Messages note mail anxieties, commendations, and hopes for homecoming as friends discuss drafts and postwar plans.
Rice harvest to start Monday across large acreage
County agent notes harvest will begin in mid August with up to 300 prisoner of war laborers aiding in cutting rice in the county. Reports indicate reduced cotton yields and continued labor shortages, while rain and rainfall timing could influence maturing crops and pastures.
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Ernest Seaholm
Bradley
Dse
Fagle Lake
Garwood
New Wildcat 2 Miles Northwest Garwood
WS Boyle and John Mayo report a wildcat test to seven thousand feet in Colorado County on Shell farm-out acreage. The center of the south area is spotted with activity near a forty acres of an eighty-acre tract in SA and MG.
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Boyle
John Mayo
B.S. Stephens
Colorado County
Sa&mg Sur
Lissie Well Announces A Dual Completion
A dual completion was reported at Lissie area with two well segments 6444 6460 and 671 6735. The well is genetically completed and shown good condensate indications with multiple test numbers and lines cited.
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Lissie
Bell Inforumition
Poole
Nielson Et al
Undestiny
Three Musketeers Break All Records at Columus Rodeo
Report from Eagle Lake details the 14 rider class event where Duncan Belmnor San horn and L. Lange led the trio in a wild roping display. Seahelm chased a horse around the pen as cameras recorded the performance for a nationwide film reel.
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Eagle Lake
Wo Duncan
Belmnor Sanhorn
L. Lange
Co!lumibus Radeon
Seahelm Wis
Straller Lange
Seahelm
Tiree Musketeers
Mrs Mary Webb Funeral Today in Houston
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Webb are announced in Houston with survivors including A Mantahiin and Nevis Wel Moore. The notice notes friends and relatives will mourn her passing and lists service details to follow.
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Mrs
Mary Webb
Matte ‘Thiver Jones
Mary Damiise Webb
Houston
Webb
Jaigle
A. Mantahiin
Brosinviller
Mas Bal Reig
Binsin
Mes
Diel
Tambien
St Ladi
Nevis Wel Moore
Reseriy
D1elit
Jherith Seryites Tawi Fernity
Fay Tadiy
Eday Ist
Tlousten
Avlook
Cole's Theatre Feature Programs Present Classic Lineup
Cole's Theatre offers a double feature Sunday and Monday with Olivia de Havilland in Standing Room Only on Tuesday and Wednesday starring Paulette Goddard and Fred MacMurray. Thursday and Friday show The Story of Dry Wasgwell featuring Gary Cooper in Technicolor, produced by Cecil B DeMille. Paramount presents a romance adventure with Gary in a thrilling tale full of action.
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Coles
Olivia de Havilland
Paulette Goodard
Fred McMuray Pear
Dry Wasgsell
Gary Cooper
Lovnine
Cecil B. de Mille
Pamount
Gary
Sheridan Oil Field Report Highlights Drilling Progress
Sheridan field notes Thursday show Plow Real No 12 at 10 074 feet nearing contract depth after overcoming fishing. S Lewis No 1 drilling at 1 feet, Plan No 11 reaching 8 508 feet. Work on spur track from Sheridan station to new excuc plant begins with concrete foundations poured, plant completion expected in about three months.
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Sheridan Fil
Real Ami
Inor Fishing
S. Lewis No. 1
Plan No 11
Sheridan Station
Christmas Postal Rules For Overseas Soldier Gifts
The Postmaster General urges secure packing and strict mailing dates for overseas military parcels from Sept 15 to Oct 15. Ship early, use sturdy containers, address both box and wrapper, and avoid items banned like poisons or perishables. parcels must weigh under five pounds and not exceed fifteen inches in length or thirty six inches in length and girth combined.
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Servier
de VA
Frank Watley
Wortine
Walker
Avis
Iso
Speenwenn
Winne Poole No 1 Spudded Tuesday
The week in Wiehe Balle attends imp Texas Theh Schwa Foottelt Cearlies schol Fin sell I an enrollment of 325 the largest of wartime sessions.
SGT Duane Braun Receives Distinguished Flying Cross
War loan drive updates mix with a wartime honor list. SGT Duane M Braun is named Distinguished Flying Cross recipient for valor in Europe. The article notes engagement details near Fort Flynn Fortress and the air mission over Germany, highlighting Braun’s unit and the broader war effort.
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Sgt
Duane M. Braun
Distinguished Flying Cross
Heat Wave Strains Texas as Drought Bites
Severe heat gripped Texas as a record heat spell persisted. Widespread concerns included livestock stress and rising water use while shipments and city conditions faced disruption. Officials warned of dangerous temperatures and advised precautions amid the lingering heat wave.
Fragmented OCR Summary of Scholarship Story
An OCR fragment discusses a university scholarship program and student achievements. Names and places are unclear, with garbled text obscuring specifics about individuals, institutions, and dates. The readable portions reference academic excellence and recognition within a university setting.
Powers C W cited for distinguished service in wartime
SGT C W POWERS cited for distinguished service in the Army Air Force. The notice lists his wounds and states he entered service from East Bernard Texas. He is married to Lounilynne Shirley and serves in the Engineering department of the squadron. It highlights mission count and commendations amid a report on air operations and enemy action.
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Pinks Brothers
Ernest F. Pinka
Cave
Moore Field
Mission
U.S. Air Force
Fred R. Frnka
Groove Tilt
Mie
Reu
Frinka
Aac
Grosse Ile Naval Air Base
Arthur Lee Barnett
Pacific
Winno
Aguiy
Lupivik
G. Koselsky
East Bernard
Texas
Koxelsky
Albert Puste
Jovsky
Eagle Lake
Beed
United States Army Air Force
Sgt
Sgt. Powers
Ele
Lounilynne Shirley
Lves A
Luke
Teas
Revival Services Begin At Garwood
Mr Rev Inman of First Baptist Church El Campo will open revival services at Garwood Monday night August 14 in the Methodist Church. The services run nightly through next week with the aim of drawing a large crowd and offering uplifting sermons. A special meeting of all Boy Scouts is planned for Tuesday night August 15 at the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant to discuss important business and plans.
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Rev. 5
Wnman
First Baptist Church
Ait el Campo
Garwood
Trix
Inman
ALL Boy Scouts
Coca-Cola
First 1944 cotton bale arrives at Matthews gin
Late Thursday evening Emil Polanak delivered the first bale of cotton for the season to the Matthews-McRee Gin in Matthews. The bale weighed 480 pounds and sold for 21 cents. A second bale followed by Peter Sanchez, a tenant of the Stiles family.
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Emil Polanak
Matthews - McRee
Matthews
Peter Sanchez
Stiles Fam
Texas Leads In Series E Sales Quota Fests
The report notes Texas leads in Series E sales quotas amid fluctuating figures and paused activity Saturday. Purchases rise to substantial totals as agents work through the quota, with regional teams including The War Fibinie and Vaminttoe reporting mixed progress across states.
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Texas
Way Linn
Nathan Aduine
Drino
G F Horton Dies In Houston At 63
G F Horton, 63, died in Houston after a long illness. The obituary notes his residence with family, mentions his ties to local communities, and references surviving relatives. Details on funeral arrangements and dates are incomplete due to missing or garbled text.
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G. F. Horton
Houston
Columbus Man Fatally Hurt In Plant Accident
Funeral services were held in Columbus for Victor Merintin Witte 46 superintendent of a plant in Altayton and Houston area. Witte died after a backfire from a gas crank exploded striking him in the head during a chaotic procedure. Gray Drymalls another employee was seriously injured. Witte had worked at the firm since 1898 and leaves a widow Lydia Marie and several relatives.
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Columbus
Victor Merintin Witte
Alfeyton
Tle
Priddy Afernaen
Witte
Gray Drymalls
Bernardo
Jivine
Mie Hermans Wythe Fis
Wares Aosen
Victor
Lydia Marie Tos Pwr Beatin
Raytondane
Houston
Schgtidy
Dora Neuendorft
Mary Gertrude
Mes
Lydia
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Marsell
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